House Bill No. [insert bill number] proposes to enact R.S. 13:2583.8, which allows elected constables of justice of the peace courts in St. Tammany Parish to appoint one deputy constable. The constable will be responsible for the actions of the deputy, who must take an oath of office and file a duplicate copy with the attorney general within 72 hours. The constable has the authority to determine the deputy's compensation, which can only be paid from the fees generated by the constable's office, and prohibits any compensation from local governing bodies or the state.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that deputy constables must meet the same qualifications and training requirements as constables but are not required to reside in the specific ward from which the constable is elected, as long as they are residents of St. Tammany Parish. The provisions of this bill do not affect the authority of justices of the peace to appoint special deputy constables as outlined in existing law.